Chapter 688:-for-tat
In a way.
The worse the situation is now, the more important it is to pursue a quick win.
Because if you don't try again at this time, then it is only a matter of time before you are defeated.
Zhang Xianzhong is also a courageous person.
His defeat was really wronged.
So he wanted to try again.
A shame before the snow.
But Zhang Xianzhong did not dare to slack off.
The other side is really strong.
But he is so virtuous and artistic, no, a man who is both civil and military.
Therefore, he simply asked people to withdraw the wine and food, and ordered someone to take out paper and pen and ink, and began to write and draw.
"The most powerful thing in this officer army is artillery, this artillery, not only is the power not to be underestimated, but also shoots far away, and when it is blown up, it is a large area, this faint gentleman really doesn't know if he has eaten gunpowder, how to be so good, he suddenly drummed up such a thing. Therefore, to deal with this, we have to have a plan. When rushing into battle, our people must not gather too closely, but spread out, and in addition, we must teach the brothers in the old camp to take the lead. Besides, according to my experience of being captured, these officers and soldiers are not like ordinary people, so I can't underestimate them, I think about it, I have to use a method to ......"
He shook out all the characteristics of the officers and soldiers, and there was nothing to hide.
When it comes to these officers and soldiers, their eyes are shining, and they can't help but let out a smacking voice: "Don't you know, this is a real elite soldier, I have fought for half a lifetime, and I can be regarded as having some knowledge, but it seems that such a military horse is really unheard of, even if it is an ordinary pawn, that spirit, can not be underestimated, although I have not really weighed their ability, but according to me, they are one as ten, it is not a problem...... So...... You have to be cautious. ”
When Li Zicheng heard this, his brows furrowed deeply.
He knows Zhang Xianzhong very well, Zhang Xianzhong is not a person who easily admits defeat, but now he respects the officials and the army, so there can only be one reason.
It is these officers and soldiers that should not be underestimated. Thinking like this, Li Zicheng became even more worried.
The two of them discussed Liaodong, and for this official army, they seemed to want to find a suitable combat method, and finally ...... Instead, a feasible strategy can be worked out.
After all, their advantage lies in the large number of people, the number of troops in one place is close to 200,000, and there are their own internal affairs near Gyeonggi, which is quite certain.
Eventually, they drank again.
When he was half drunk, Zhang Xianzhong suddenly raised his glass and fell with a click.
The cup shattered.
was so frightened that Li Zicheng was excited.
This Li Zicheng is also a hero, and it stands to reason that he will not be scared like this when someone bumps the cup.
However, in this era, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is already very popular.
Breaking the cup has become the standard configuration of the nest fire.
Therefore, what immediately occurred to him was that Zhang Xianzhong wanted to lead the cup to kill him.
Between the lightning and flint, Li Zicheng was about to touch the handle of the knife on his waist.
But at this time, Zhang Xianzhong wiped the wine stains on the corner of his mouth, sighed heavily, and said: "I have been so aggrieved for so many years, I have never been so aggrieved, damn it, I am so angry that Shixing is gone, that faint gentleman not only beat me like a lost dog, but also insulted me so much, kill and not kill, prisoner and prisoner, what does this mean, you say, what does this mean?" I'm a fucking fart, he said to let it go......"
When Li Zicheng and the others saw it, they breathed a sigh of relief, so Li Zicheng persuaded him: "Brother Zhang, that's a faint gentleman who doesn't know how powerful you are, which means that he is stupid and incompetent, okay, don't be angry." ”
Zhang Xianzhong patted the case angrily: "I endure this breath, I have to fight with him." ”
For a few days, most of the mighty army had crossed the river, and then joined forces with Zhang Xianzhong's men and horses.
These rogues were all of the same origin at the beginning, so they quickly became one.
Everyone talked about each other's experiences of following their leaders into battle.
Of course, it was the strange officers and soldiers who were more rumored in the army.
Those officials and soldiers arrested people, how to treat them well, and there are things like meat soup to drink on weekdays, which spread all over the world.
Some people didn't believe it at first, but when Zhang Xianzhong's people took out the beef jerky to share it, all of a sudden, many people chewed the beef jerky, and their eyes suddenly lit up.
In fact, the army is in Wuchang, and it can barely fill its stomach.
And this Northern Expedition was very hasty, and all the way was a rapid journey, passing through many areas, were the most frequent disasters at the beginning, to put it mildly, these places, there were few people for a long time, and it was impossible to find a few gentry to torture them.
The supplies were not enough, and the gentry were gone, so they relied on their daily hardships and marched all the way on basic rations, barely supporting themselves.
Therefore, many people's daily rations are only half a catty of coarse rice, if it weren't for Li Zicheng's prestige, everyone would believe in him, and I am afraid that they would not be able to hold on to it for a long time.
Now, I have received some rations from Zhang Xianzhong's military horses. And these rations are really much better than my usual rations, and I don't know how much better they taste, and I am too addicted to them.
It's just beef jerky, and the scary thing about it is that the more you eat it, the more greedy you get.
Because if a person has never eaten anything good in his life, and he can barely eat coarse grains, and he can fill his stomach, he will be content.
But like this specially pickled meat in the army, the taste is not generally good, and after you have eaten it, it is difficult not to feel that it tastes like chewing wax.
And it's like a brand, once you taste it, you'll always remember it, and when your stomach is empty, your eyes are yellow, and your mind is full of this.
Zhou Qibai had already taken all the rations and shared them with others.
This is not to be generous, but among the rogues, in fact, there has long been a custom of mutual assistance, everyone lives very hard, if they do not help each other, they can't stick to it at all.
At this time, what Zhou Qiba could eat was the same as that of Chuang Jun, all those brown rice.
He has eaten mutton soup for many days, and when he eats this again at this time, he has an indescribable discomfort.
The army moved on.
He told a middle-aged veteran about the origin of his coat, and said that those officials and soldiers were also from Guanzhong.
"Guanzhong...... Those who ran to the capital? When I fled the famine, I also met several groups, saying that they were going to the capital, and many people laughed at the beginning, saying that this was looking for death, and the officials and soldiers must have set up an ambush there, just waiting for them to fall into the net. ”
"Yes, that's them. Their complexion is very good, and they are also very ...... spirits" said, saying, Zhou Qiba actually subconsciously felt a little envious.
"But I heard that they were all killed by the officers and soldiers."
"What's this, in the official army, I heard that we have been wiped out by the official army a long time ago. I heard them say that the number of officers and soldiers who reported the success of all walks of life killed 1,000 today and 10,000 tomorrow will exceed the number of the people of the Ming Dynasty. “
“……”
When they said this, everyone couldn't help but laugh.
But although Zhou Qiba smiled, this smile was a little bitter.
He will never forget the experience of being captured, as if it was engraved in his bones.
He followed the army and continued to march mightily.
Meanwhile......
At this time, the Emperor of the Apocalypse also led the cavalry to personally reconnoiter the movements of the invading army.
Emperor Tianqi is good at riding and archery, and he has always been a model for Emperor Taizu Gao and Emperor Chengzu.
These two ancestors' favorite thing to do was to personally take people to the front line to explore the reality of the enemy army when they went out on the expedition.
The Emperor of the Apocalypse felt that this was his ancestral craft, and this tradition could not be lost.
The main thing was to fight a big victory, but unfortunately he could only watch from a distance, and his heart was very itchy, so in the name of spying, he set off with one or two thousand cavalry.
Zhang Jingyi was afraid that something would happen to him, so he had to follow obediently.
This well-struck cavalry galloped along the way, and soon encountered a large number of scouts.
As soon as these scouts saw the swarm of officers and soldiers, they immediately went back to report it.
Therefore, at this time, both sides have a number in their hearts, and the enemy is not far away.
"Your Majesty...... Your Majesty......" Li Dingguo hurriedly flew over, and said: "I found a lot of rogues in front of me, and there were many of them......
When the Emperor of the Apocalypse heard this, he immediately became energetic, and his eyes flashed with light: "Could it be that the Chinese army of the thief army is not far from here?" This Li Zicheng came very quickly! ”
Li Dingguo said: "Your Majesty, let's withdraw first, and let the humble continue to inquire here." ”
The Emperor of the Apocalypse ignored Li Dingguo, but looked at Zhang Jingyi: "Zhang Qing, let's go back now?" ”
Zhang Jing didn't want to think about it and said, "Your Majesty, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall." ”
The Emperor of the Apocalypse laughed heroically and said, "We are excellent cavalry, coming and going like the wind, what are we afraid of?" You might as well continue to try their reality, I heard that Li Zicheng has an old battalion of men and horses, and his combat power is extraordinary, but I really want to see one or two. ”
Zhang Jingyi didn't say anything more.
After all, he is not a civil servant, so what is there to persuade.
Besides, looking at the Emperor of the Apocalypse, it is more difficult to persuade him to go back.
Besides, if one or two thousand cavalry are here, there should be no problem.
As the Emperor of the Apocalypse said, if you really want to run, you can do it anytime.
Soon, news came: "The men and horses in front have stopped, and the scouts in the vicinity are becoming more and more dense, and it seems that the thieves have also noticed us." ”
The Emperor of the Apocalypse nodded and said, "Where is the approximate position of this Chinese army?" ”
"More than thirty miles to the southeast."
The Emperor of the Apocalypse squinted, at this time, his whole person was radiant, and in his body, it seemed that the ancestors and ancestors possessed him, and he actually had a trace of longing, and his voice unconsciously raised a lot: "Come closer, I want to see...... What does this Li Zicheng's military horse look like? ”
"Whoa!"
…………
"Order, take precautions on the spot, take precautions, so many cavalry appeared, it seems that ...... The main force of the officers and soldiers...... It's around here. ”
On this side, after Li Zicheng got the report, he also became extremely excited.
Finally...... See the real thing!
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